Sometimes you can't help but smile - NSV

rach2705

Like a lot of people on MFP, I've always struggled with my weight. I've lost weight, gained (and then some) and so the cycle continues. I turned 40 last May but even this didn't change my thinking. Last summer I sorted my head out (to me THE most important thing) and completely changed my lifestyle. I went from pizza, crisps, chocolate, sweets and no exercising to healthy eating and exercising every day. It was literally an overnight change.

Now, I've lost 60+ pounds and today I was clothes shopping and for the first time in my life I bought a size 12 (UK) top. I felt like a complete nutter smiling away to myself in the changing rooms.



I've now joined a gym and am on week 7 of the C25k progam and loving it.

And the old saying goes 'Life Begins at 40' - I believe that

Thanks for reading

cbh142

Well done! Keep it up!

slbrown5

Congrats! That's just great! Keep smiling and doing your thing!

jjohnboy2000

You are a complete nutter ;-).

Amazing achievement in changing your lifestyle. You deserve to smile & be happy Rachel. If anyone I know deserves to be you do. xx

mos1971

I turned 40 in November and ive lost a stone since then so you life does begin at 40, well done in everything you have achieved you look great

franic1017

Great Job Rach. So proud of you and so very happy for you. Before long, the shirts and the jeans will get smaller and smaller. What a wonderful NSV. Thanks for helping keep me motivated.

loombeav

Great job!

tmoyer1209

So wonderful!!

luvnthenewme

Definitely smile worthy!!!!!! You look great, and it is clear that you feel great too!!! Oh, and the top is really cute

aimeemusic

You should feel so proud of yourself!

You deserve every bit of this feeling! Congrats girl!!

amymarie8709

That's awesome!! congratulations!!!!

catelabow

I agree, life begins at 40! Enjoy your success. You look fantastic.

tdaddybarlow

What an awesome job you have done! Keep on killing it, killer!!!:grumble:

vsyates

Great job and such an uplifting tale -- thanks for sharing :flowerforyou:

garyobesedeleted

Awesome, I agree that before trying to lose weight you need to sort your head out, it's important.

Skeemer118

Congrats!

bairnbr00n

I'm so impressed and inspired by reading your story. I had a gastric band fitted 2 1/2 years ago. I lost 5 stone then realised I could still eat ice cream and chocolate because it could slide down nicely, and put on 2 stone of it again.

I joined MFP and have managed to lose weight, and only now have 7 lbs to lose to get back to having the 5 stone off again. Sometimes I forget why I'm doing this, as I have a long way to go, but when I read your story about the complete turnaround, and the Size 12 top, it made me feel all warm and fuzzy. Thanks for sharing your story and good luck for the future. B 0:)

Nharley

Love that smile! Thank you for sharing!:flowerforyou:

dlaplume2

You look great.

Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing.

andiechick

fantastic, well done , you look great ;0)

TeresaWash

super Job!!!

blessmy5

Congratulations on your break through and fantastic success!!!

antihillmoby

Awesome - well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bikini27

:drinker:
You rock!!

dls06

Congratulations. :drinker:

Savyna

That's really great ~~

alarmmanIII

you look awesome!!! keep up the good work

amoore249

Great job! Keep up the good work and reap the rewards.

dellarby

I also turned 40 (in August) and thought "that's it. I'm DONE with this extra weight!" Took me until the new year to really kick it in gear, but I've lost 15 pounds since Boxing Day, so I'm well on my way now.

Love your goofy grin - wear it with pride. You earned it!

Ahluvly

This is going to sound super sad but that looks like a M&S changing room?!lol

Well done on the weight loss, that's brilliant!!!!

Like a lot of people on MFP, I've always struggled with my weight. I've lost weight, gained (and then some) and so the cycle continues. I turned 40 last May but even this didn't change my thinking. Last summer I sorted my head out (to me THE most important thing) and completely changed my lifestyle. I went from pizza, crisps, chocolate, sweets and no exercising to healthy eating and exercising every day. It was literally an overnight change.

Now, I've lost 60+ pounds and today I was clothes shopping and for the first time in my life I bought a size 12 (UK) top. I felt like a complete nutter smiling away to myself in the changing rooms.



I've now joined a gym and am on week 7 of the C25k progam and loving it.

And the old saying goes 'Life Begins at 40' - I believe that

Thanks for reading

rach2705

This is going to sound super sad but that looks like a M&S changing room?!lol

Yes it was M&S. Woman thought I was a little bit mac when I came out grinning like a mad thing